October 12th 2024.
Phillip Schofield was recently spotted in public for the first time since his controversial comments about his former This Morning co-star, Holly Willoughby, were revealed. The 62-year-old TV presenter, who had previously kept a low profile following his career downfall, was seen enjoying a fancy dinner in Mayfair with current This Morning regular, Gyles Brandreth, and his wife, Michele Brown.
Schofield appeared to be in high spirits, laughing and arm-in-arm with his dining companions as they left Brown's Hotel. He was dressed in a smart navy blazer and jumper, paired with a white shirt and chinos. Brandreth, who is 76 years old, looked dapper in a shirt and blazer, while his wife added a touch of glamour with a vibrant jacket.
It was the first time Schofield had been seen in public since it was reported that he had allegedly referred to Willoughby as "the witch" after she didn't publicly support him during his downfall. This downfall was caused by his admission of having an affair with a much younger male runner while he was still married to his wife. As a result, Schofield left ITV, was dropped by his management company, and his once close relationship with Willoughby deteriorated.
However, despite the reports of their feud, sources have claimed that Willoughby is not bothered by Schofield's comments and is focused on her own friendships and career. In fact, Schofield had reportedly hoped for a "simple gesture" from Willoughby to dispel the rumors of their feud, but she did not want to "feed the narrative" surrounding their program.
Since his downfall, Schofield had not appeared on screens for over a year until his recent comeback with the show Cast Away on Channel 5. The three-part series followed Schofield as he spent 10 days alone on a deserted island in Madagascar. The show sparked discussion as Schofield revealed that he would never return to daytime TV and made shocking claims about his departure from ITV, blaming his brother for his firing.
Despite the hype surrounding the premiere of Cast Away, the show failed to perform well in ratings. On the final night, it drew its lowest ratings of 988,000 viewers, which is lower than the previous night and below the benchmark for its time slot. However, Schofield expressed his satisfaction with the show and said he had lived "a hundred TV lives."
As for his future, Schofield teared up as he discussed his next steps, having hosted This Morning for the past 21 years. He stated that he would never go back to daytime TV, but he was not done with television yet. "I've lived a hundred TV lives," he said.
It's clear that Schofield is moving on from his past controversies and focusing on his future. And as he continues to make his comeback in the entertainment industry, he'll surely have the support of his true friends and fans.
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